Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2000 Kia RIO peaked in 2004, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2000 Kia RIO
Sedan, gasoline, built in South Korea. Owner complaints on file from May 29, 2001 to Aug 11, 2004.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints3Below the median 2000 sedan
Severity index0.02000 sedans average 12.3
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2000 Kia RIO name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2000 Kia RIO
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2000 Kia RIO
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 11, 2004Failure Jul 14, 200419,000 milesWenatchee, WAEngine and engine cooling
VEHICLE STALLED WHEN AT A STOP SIGN. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
NHTSA complaint 10087730 - Filed Aug 10, 2004Failure Jul 13, 2004Warrenton, GAFront
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10087611 - Filed May 29, 2001Failure Sep 1, 2000Moreno Valley, CAAir bags, Service brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, A WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE ARE NOISES. *AK
NHTSA complaint 889338
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB_BOD055_R1 Sep 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides … - PS443 Apr 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related… - KT-2008082201 Aug 28, 2008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE - 82 Jan 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.